A Novel Injectable Magnesium/Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate Composite Cement for Bone Regeneration

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Histology photomicrographs of hematoxylin and eosin staining and Masson’s Trichrome staining of the undecalcified bone defect sections after implantation. (a) Hematoxylin and eosin staining, 10% Mg/CSH for 4 weeks; (b) hematoxylin and eosin staining, 10% Mg/CSH for 8 weeks; (c) hematoxylin and eosin staining, 10% Mg/CSH for 16 weeks; (d) Masson’s Trichrome staining, 10% Mg/CSH for 4 weeks; (e) Masson’s Trichrome staining, 10% Mg/CSH for 8 weeks; (f) Masson’s Trichrome staining, 10% Mg/CSH for 16 weeks. Scale bar: 200 μm. Abbreviations and signs used: graft (G), host bone (HB), magnesium (Mg), and calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CSH).

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